Why does Lithium produce a red color when burned?

I need homework help!

Why does Lithium produce a red color when it is placed in a flame? Use knowledge of electronic shells and the transitions that are possible for electrons between electron shells.

Thanks!

Look up in your textbook the exact numbers. Li electrons get excited in flame, and when they go back to their stable orbit they release energy. Color depends on the gap between the levels.

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One Response to “Why does Lithium produce a red color when burned?”

N B on April 26th, 2010 at 9:21 pm

Look up in your textbook the exact numbers. Li electrons get excited in flame, and when they go back to their stable orbit they release energy. Color depends on the gap between the levels.
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